2000s Archives - Hastings College

Alumnus advocates for Nebraska’s children

JohnCarl Denkovich ends every email with these words from 19th century social reformer and orator Frederick Douglass: “It is easier to build strong children than to repair broken [adults].” The quotation is…

Schlichtman works with gaming company to normalize the hospital experience

Austin Schlichtman began his career as a child life specialist which, interestingly enough, led him to write a children’s book to help explain death before switching roles to work with The Bungie…

Photo of Matt Darling next to glass art.

Darling ’03 helps others find joy in giving

You might think that Matt Darling ‘03, vice president of donor services at the Omaha Community Foundation, works exclusively with CEO’s, business executives and other members of the “top 1 percent.” But…

A photo of Doug and Diane Phelps and their grandchildren.

In retirement, Phelps to answer new old question

Doug Phelps, a 1981 and 1989 (MAT) Hastings College graduate and an associate professor of Teacher Education, is retiring after 17 years at the College. At HC, he taught science methods courses…

Video: Johnson ’03 finds success in physical therapy practice

Dr. Lara Johnson, a 2003 Hastings College graduate, owns a physical therapy practice in Boulder, Colorado, where she specializes in neuromuscular techniques. She majored in exercise science at Hastings College, but classes outside…

McKay ‘01 serves through Army, immunology

Dr. Jerome McKay is a soldier scientist, one of a small and highly specialized group within the U.S. Army, as well as an immunologist at one of the leading respiratory hospitals in…

Video: Burr ’02 Overcomes fears, helps others in rehabilitation practice

Dr. Shane Burr ’02 overcame his fear of failure as a student with the help of professors and friends that propelled him to success in the medical field at Grand Island hospital.

Video: Smith ’07 finds right fit behind the camera

With experience both in front of and behind the camera during her time at Hastings College, Amber Smith was able to find the right fit and use her connections as an alumnus…

Andley ’01 markets globally for 3M

As global business and marketing leader at 3M, a multinational company based in St. Paul, Minnesota, Danette Wilson Andley ’01 develops business strategies in places around the world. No matter where her…

Marketing grad thrives at Union Pacific subsidiary

When you sit at a railroad crossing and watch a train go by— its cars loaded with grain or clothing or even automobiles — you likely don’t think about the marketing and…

Omaha art scene brings HC grads together

For three Hastings College graduates, enjoying the Omaha arts scene is all in a day’s work. Amy (Krobot) Rummel ’94, Kori (Else) Radloff ’95 and Jessica (Hardy) Brummer ’04 are all marketing…

Video: Colin Wagner ’09 takes skills learned at HC to Yahoo!

Through Hastings College, Colin Wagner ’09 was able to learn how to present himself and communicate with others, such as clients. With a degree in marketing and health promotions management, he took…

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